Seattle Public Utilities

Fats, Oils and Grease Disposal for Restaurants and Businesses

Fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G) resulting from food preparation in homes and businesses can build up in sewer pipes, and cause costly blockages and backups, and sewage overflows to private and public property. View a video of a FOG-clogged pipe.

Restaurants and commercial kitchens found in school, hotels, and hospitals potentially generate large volumes of fats, oils, and grease waste due to the volume of food preparation, service, and cleanup they manage. But, F.O.G generation can also come from small coffee shops, deli’s, and pizza establishments.